Thames21’s response to Thames Water’s pollution incidents
Recent figures published in The Times have shown that Thames Water was responsible for almost a third of the water sector’s most harmful pollution incidents…
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Thames21 reacts to Defra’s River Thames bathing water site news
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced 13 new bathing water sites across England, including stretches of the River Thames at…
Londoners encouraged to discover their local rivers as festival returns
Londoners are being encouraged to reconnect with their local rivers as part of this year’s London Rivers Week 2026, marking a decade of connecting people…
London Rivers Week 2026 Photography Competition Winners Video
In case you missed it, we are sharing highlights from the London Rivers Week 2026 competition. A beautiful collection of winning and finalist entries capturing…
Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre set to reopen after council funding boost
Outdoor learning is set to return to the Welsh Harp nature reserve as Brent Council and Thames21 announce the reopening of the dedicated environmental education…
Putting Rivers First: Thames21’s Response to Defra’s Water White Paper
On 20 January, the Government published its Water White Paper, described as a “once-in-a-generation overhaul”. While we welcome the commitment to a stronger regulator and…
Water Company Funding Explained
Thames21 is an independent environmental charity that works to transform London and the Thames Basin into a healthier, more climate-resilient region with rivers that everyone…
Thames21 responds to Channel 4’s Dispatches Drama Series ‘Dirty Business’
The Dispatches drama series Dirty Business, currently on Channel 4, highlights serious concerns that communities and environmental groups have been raising for years. It raises…
Making London a sponge city: Thames21’s collaborative wetlands in action
Hands up if you’ve found yourself humming Travis’s “Why Does It Always Rain on Me?” during recent downpours – you wouldn’t be alone. This winter,…
Thames21 reacts to Defra’s River Thames bathing water site proposals
Defra has announced 13 proposed new bathing sites across England – including stretches on the River Thames in Ham and Kingston, and Pangbourne Meadow. Congratulations…